Fortifications Bill Passes in House Amid Silver Debate
Washington February 28 The House, under suspension, approved the fortifications appropriation bill the final regular fund measure. The package funds port defenses for Boston New York Philadelphia Hampton Roads and San Francisco plus armor and military testing costs. A separate plan called for movable torpedoes harbor defense machines and sea coast guns with a board to assess fortification needs. The silver question dominated and prompted sharp exchanges led by Harr of Michigan and Dorsheimer of New York. The bill passed by a large majority after a brief five minute rule debate.
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New York
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San Francisco
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Michigan
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New Lee
Dorsheimer
Congress
Warner
Ohio
House
London
Opnauaien
Aillis
United States Senators Question Congo Conference Policy
The House foreign affairs committee adopts a Phelps resolution opposing participation by American delegates in the Congo conference, warning it departs from traditional neutrality and entangling alliances. Belmont’s rival resolution, supported by several members, would affirm US policy of avoiding entangling political alliances and promoting peace and commerce.
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United Press
House of Representatives
Washington
Germany
France
Berlin
Naval Bill Passes Senate For Ericsson Submarine Purchase
In Washington the Senate opened with Mr. Hale seeking quick passage of the naval appropriation bill. A $112,000 addition was approved for Ericsson's destroyer submarine on boat, and the bill with Senate amendments was adopted, including an increase in cruiser tonnage from 4000 to 6000 tons each.
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National Theatre Fire Destroys Washington Venue
A blaze on E Street near Thirteenth and Fourteenth in Washington DC leveled the National Theatre and damaged surrounding properties. Owner W W Rapley estimates value at 100000 with about 40000 insured. Lotta the actress owned 50000 of theatre stock. Miller and Jones report losses around 20000. furniture and backdrops valued at 50000. other businesses including a tailoring shop and confectionery store were ruined.
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Wallack
Harvin House
Washington, D. C
E Street
National Theatre
Miller & Jones
W. W. Rapley
Damaged Buildings Suffer Extensive Water Loss After Fire
Manager Bernstein estimates total loss to exceed 200 with several structures including Harris House Jackson House Brodie’s saloon and the area east of the theatre all badly damaged by water. The incident caused pad dings and likely extensive property damage as flames subsided.
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Harris
Jackson
Brodie
Theatre Ailne
Ttia to Have 300000 for Debts Outside Louisiana
The Senate resolution authorizes a $300000 loan to pay debts outside Louisiana and to award exhibitors. The sundry civil appropriation bill includes an exposition clause substitute by Mr Horr of Michigan. Funds disbursed under treasury secretary direction.
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Ttia
Louisiana
Wasarinatoya
House
Secretary of War
Senate
Horr
Michigan
Fanleiana
Secretary of the Treasury
Extra session possible as Congress fights over appropriation bills
Washington reports strong probability of an extra session to push pending appropriations including a $100,000 increase for the New Orleans World's Exposition. Democrats show mixed attitudes toward a session while Republicans are accused of engineering delay to trouble the administration. many lawmakers expect completion of business by Wednesday.
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United Press
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Street Duel Threatens After Gresham’s Rawhide Attack
Washington March 2 A L Gresham confronted Albert Gihon son of Navy Medical Director on the street and struck him about the face and head with a rawhide after a published report. The quarrel stems from allegations about a French girl and a previous duel narrowly avoided by friends.
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A. L. Gresham
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Gihon
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Challen
Senate resolution on silver dollar value proposed
Washington reports Mr. Mitchell of Pennsylvania offered a resolution noting the intrinsic value of the standard silver dollar is about eighty five cents and urging a report on suspending coinage until the dollar nears par by fifty cents with resumption when value rises. The Last of the Republican Presidents. Arthur invites Cleveland, Cleveland declines, Arlington arrangements, inauguration plans. Arthur to attend inauguration ball and backs committee efforts.
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Mitchell
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Washington
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Defeat ends bid to suspend silver coinage
Secretary McCulloch says he was surprised and disappointed by the emphatic defeat of the attempt to suspend the silver coinage. He warns that until Congress reconvenes, no clear effects are seen while exchanges remain as they are. If demand for gold grows and shipments rise, trouble could begin, though unlikely in the next nine months.
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National Democratic Committee Meets in Arlington Hotel
The National Democratic Committee met at the Arlington Hotel this morning with about fifteen members present. Chairman Barnum presided and F O Prince acted as secretary. No actions were taken beyond plans to participate in the legereesce ceremonies. The session lasted about fifteen minutes.
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Hendricks Walks With Indiana Judge In Quiet Morning
In Wasnincron on March 2 Vice-President elect Hendricks spent a calm morning at his hotel receiving a few callers. At noon he took a long walk with Judge Niblack of the Indiana Supreme Court. The public debt for February declined by $3,204,975.
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Judge Niblack
Supreme Court of Indiana
Boundary line survey eyed to fix Canada Alaska border
Ottawa February 27 Gordon seeks all correspondence on appointing a joint commission to survey the boundary between British Columbia and Alaska under the 1825 Russia Britain treaty. He warns settlers risk mislocation and notes mineral deposits near the summit line likely to draw immigration this year.
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United States
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Russia
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Suawhere
Cleveland on Silver Crisis Letter Response in Congress
Grover Cleveland answers A J Warner and others in the Forty-eighth Congress, urging a temporary suspension of silver purchase and coinage to prevent gold loss, silver displacement, and a national economic collapse. He warns congressional readers of looming danger to wages and general prosperity if the two metals part company. Albany New York February 24 1885.
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United States
Grover Cleveland
Albany
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Warner withholds Cleveland letter on silver crisis
Representative Warner received President-elect Cleveland’s permission to publish his private letter on silver but joined a Democratic conference to keep it from press. Warner stated the letter should not be released unless Cleveland explicitly requests. He noted the letter argues suspending silver coinage if a crisis is imminent, though he doubts such a crisis exists and warns against preempting the administration’s policy.
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Cleveland
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GLOBE
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Mendfords Longmarried Couple Moses and Mrs Miller Celebrate Sixty-Five Years
Meproro February 28 Mr and Mrs Moses Miller of Medford observed the sixty five years since their wedding quietly with about thirty descendants present. The aged couple both in good health enjoyed the memory of their lifelong union and the company of their third generation.
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Moses Miller
Seana
Governor commutes marshal to life imprisonment
Nashville February 28 Governor Bate commuted the sentence of ex United States Marshal William Spence from hanging to life in prison. Spence had been sentenced at the present term of the Supreme Court to be hanged March 13 for the murder of his son in law and successor in office Colonel Edward Wheat a popular citizen of the city. Mrs Wheat has paid lawyers to defend her father, who is poor, and she procured many
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Tenn
Bate
United States
Willian Spence
Spence
Supreme Court
Edward Wheat
Petition Seeks Pardon for Father While Mourning Loss
The widow, grieving for her husband killed and her eldest son’s recent death, advocates commuting her father’s sentence. She is described as a devoted wife who endured grief and tearful efforts to petition for clemency.
Remarkable Woman Abigail Goodnow Dies at 93
Abigail Goodnow, known as a formidable shoemaker farmer and horse jockey, dies at 93 in Norruporo. Born in Bolton, she built a vast farm on Ball Hill, built with muscular labor and sharp trading acumen. She mentored workers, mentored neighbors, and amassed wealth through relentless deals, leaving a lasting local reputation.
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Bolton
Vince
Mrs. Goodnow
Daniel Newton
Westboro
Miss Coolidge
John Green
Ball Hill
Worcester
Frank Green
Epes
Cyrus Gale
Goodnow
Train Collision Kills Conductor and Fireman in New Brunswick
A severe Intercolonial railroad wreck occurred two miles east of Assametquaghan New Brunswick. Two freight trains collided head on due to a conductor nodding off at a siding. Engine driver Walker and fireman Frenchan were killed. Cars were wrecked and many crew injured.
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St. Jonx
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Assametquaghan
Campbellton
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Eagle attack by a dangerous bird in Babylon woods
Israel Platt and Henry Conkling of Babylon spooked a large eagle in a forest yesterday. Conkling fired twice, was knocked down by the bird, and injured as the eagle clamped with its talons. Platt helped subdue the animal, which was then captured and brought to Conkling’s home. The seven foot six inch wingspan monster was caged.
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Man claims eleven years imprisoned in cellar in Pennsylvania
William Jackson Moore of Tridelphia Washington county says his step-daughter and her husband held him prisoner in a cellar for eleven years. He escaped after using a stone to batter the door. He was 61 and says he was forced to make a will favoring his step-daughter.
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Moore
Michigan
Yankee Nations Headlines from Woonsocket to Maine
Reports show 100 empty tenements in Woonsocket and Maine towns shipping eggs, milk, and goods. Vermont minister runs a Jacksonville hotel. Brunswick grows in Maine, New Hampshire farmers send sizable dairy produce to Boston. A Castleton dentist plans a Japanese dental method trip. A Rockland dog follows his owner weekly to Boston. A Franklin ear protector firm ships 19,000 pairs to Dubuque. Portland man employs 100 hours on a 329 piece checker board. Lewiston family keeps a 125 year old mortar and pestle for coffee.
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Charles Hayden
Portland
Finance and Commerce Market Report Summary
The local money market shows moderate inquiry for borrowers and good paper. Discounts are lenient for desirable borrowers, with clearing house rates easing about 1 percent for the week and New York funds discounted. Banks meet needs at roughly 4 percent, wood business paper near 5 percent, and call loans secured around 4 to 4.5 percent.
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Wood Business
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Eion
Market Figures From Liverpool to New York on Apples Beans and More
The February 28 1885 issue lists apple prices including Maldwins at 2 25 per hbl and many varieties noted as variable with firm to steady markets. Beans cheese coffee and eggs show mixed demand with further notes on flour corn and oats. Sluggish sales and transport ice affect coal and other staples.
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Werguoney
Market Wrap From Flour to Naval Stores
A steady yet quiet trading session covered flour and meal, with cotton futures closing lower after an opening rise. Grain mixed activity saw wheat and corn futures bounce from recent declines as spot and elevator prices fluctuated. provisions markets showed partial recoveries in lard and pork with varied spot and futures prices.
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Live Stock Markets Report for Brighton and Gloucester
Arrivals at Brighton and Water for the week ending Friday February 27 show Western cattle 772, astern cattle 292, Northern 886, total 1890. Western sheep and lambs 7560, Eastern 0, Northern 4815, total 12375. swine 802, veals 465, horses 208. Beef cattle dressed weight prices from 4 to 6 3 4 per 100 pounds. Hides and tallow prices listed for Brighton. Gloucester week ending February 28 notes large fish trade, reduced stock, and strong codfishermen activity with 216,000 pounds codfish and substantial halibut, haddock, and herring sales and shipments.
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Gents Ont Sureto suit promotion note
Gents Ont Sureto suit offered at 17 for 10c with photos and catalog items from Gem Agency Todlanapolis.
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Todlanapolis
Waterbury Watch Praised as Practical Timekeeper
The Waterbury Watch is described as serviceable and useful, a marvel of American ingenuity, and superior to many foreign watches at ten times the cost. It notes thousands are in daily use across all social stations.
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